Ancil Hoffman Park will remain closed through the end of July as the road and parking lot repair project continues.
While the park remains closed to general vehicle traffic, access to the Ancil Hoffman Golf Course and Effie Yeaw Nature Center is still available. Limited parking is designated specifically for golf course and Nature Center visitors throughout July and visitors are urged to use caution while in the park as it is an active construction site. Full vehicle access to the park is expected to resume by late July/early August, once all parking areas are restored.
“We know this extended closure is an inconvenience for those who enjoy Ancil Hoffman Park, and we appreciate everyone’s patience,” said Liz Bellas, Director of Regional Parks. “When we first announced the project, we shared that the closure could last up to two months, though we hoped to reopen sooner.
“We now realize we need to keep the parking lots closed through the end of July while construction crews do some finish work on this project. These much-needed improvements are essential for long-term access and safety, and we’re excited to welcome visitors back to an improved park soon. In the meantime, we encourage everyone to explore the many other beautiful parks along the American River Parkway.”
This project consists of repairing, repaving and restriping the roads and parking lots at Ancil Hoffman Park to ensure compliance with state and federal accessibility standards. In addition to road and parking lot upgrades, the County is installing new planting basins with root barriers to prevent future damage to paved areas. These basins will be planted with native shade trees to enhance the park's natural environment and sustainability.